FreedomWorks - Justin Amashhttp://www.freedomworks.org/fieldtags/justin-amash
enFreedomWorks’ Bill of the Month for December 2016: The Readable Legislation Acthttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks%E2%80%99-bill-month-december-2016-readable-legislation-act
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/Screen Shot 2016-12-01 at 5.13.46 PM.png?itok=1ZkK8h01"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/Screen Shot 2016-12-01 at 5.13.46 PM.png?itok=1ZkK8h01" width="480" height="230" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>FreedomWorks has selected the Readable Legislation Act, <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5759?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+5759%22%5D%7D&amp;r=1">H.R. 5759</a>, as the bill of the month for December 2016. The bill was introduced by Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) in the House of Representatives on July 13. It has yet to come up for a vote for reasons that are unexplainable.</p>
<p>The Readable Legislation Act calls for a revision on how bills are amended in the visual aspect of the text. More specifically, it requires amended bills to include the original language, along with the changes made or requiring a strikethrough, similar to that of the states. No longer would a simple reference to the original text be allowed.</p>
<p>The current practice, while convenient for lawmakers, ranks low on the transparency scale. Many times the changes on amended bills are not clear, to the point where it leaves room for various interpretations of the text or hours of research to clarify what exactly proposed change to the law does. This can become a problem when public administrators are involved in the everyday process of implementing policy. They cannot do their jobs correctly if the policies they are trying to follow are not clear to begin with. It is a question of efficiency and a sound policy execution.</p>
<p>Furthermore, it contributes to the public’s perception that Congress is out of touch with citizens. Accountability is a serious problem in our current political climate. While the average American does not spend every waking hour reading legislation, there is a sense that legislators aren’t always being straightforward with them.</p>
<p>Implementing this bill would slightly increase the workload for legislators and their staff; however, it would also improve their credibility before constituents. If changes to the text of amended bills are laid out in a clear and transparent fashion, it sends a signal to the American people that lawmakers are serious about being accountable to them for every decision they make.</p>
<p>The bill’s co-sponsors include House Freedom Caucus members such as Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) and Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.), FreedomWorks’ congressman of the month for December 2016. This bill was originally intended to become effective January 3 of next year. Congress should aim to put this bill through before the current year ends or within the first 100 days of the next administration.</p>
<p>The Readable Legislation Act is an important piece of legislation that Congress can use to demonstrate that it values its democratic responsibilities of accountability and transparency. In an election year, where the people have voted for “drain the swamp,” this bill is a step in the right direction.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:18:43 +0000emoore62919 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks%E2%80%99-bill-month-december-2016-readable-legislation-act#commentsFreedomWorks' Congressman of the Month - Justin Amashhttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-congressman-month-justin-amash
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/AmashJustin114HeadShot.jpg?itok=svtB2r0Z"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/AmashJustin114HeadShot.jpg?itok=svtB2r0Z" width="319" height="480" alt="Justin Amash represents Michigan&#039;s 3rd District and is FreedomWorks&#039; Congressman of the Month for November." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Few Members of Congress have been as consistent defenders of liberty as Justin Amash. Representing Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District since 2011, Amash is currently the only Representative serving more than one term with a lifetime score of 100 percent on FreedomWorks’ Congressional Scorecard.</p>
<p>October was a month of turbulence for the House of Representatives. The resignation of John Boehner sparked a vigorous debate over the direction new leadership must take in order to ensure justice for conservatives and a more open process for all. Amash, as a leader of the House Freedom Caucus, was insistent that any new Speaker must commit to serious reforms if they wanted Caucus’ support. “The problem isn’t that [Boehner] isn’t conservative enough,” he said. “The problem is he doesn’t follow the process.”</p>
<p>This was hardly an unfamiliar role for Amash, who formerly led the informal “liberty caucus” in the House, a precursor to the HFC that consisted of just a few members committed to fighting for the ideals of freedom. As head of that caucus, he took the lead on attempts to end the warrantless surveillance of American citizens, helping to author the initial strong version of the USA Freedom Act, a bill that was later watered down considerably. Undeterred, he offered the same language as an amendment to the Defense Appropriations bill. It would be hard to find anyone in the House who has done more to help protect Americans’ privacy then Justin Amash.</p>
<p>Amash also sponsored a bill to end the cronyist Export-Import Bank, and worked with FreedomWorks to author the New Fair Deal Banking and Housing Stability Act, to eliminate harmful distortions in the housing market.</p>
<p>More recently, Amash has been active in calling for the impeachment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, who failed to take action to correct the abuses that led to the 2013 targeting scandal, and in fighting to remove a special interest rider from a bill to lift the ban on oil exports.</p>
<p>Justin Amash continues to be a leader on liberty issues and a crucial part of promoting mission of the House Freedom Caucus. At FreedomWorks, we know that we can always count on Justin to take stand for liberty, even if it means standing alone. For all his hard work and dedication, we are proud to name Justin Amash FreedomWorks’ Congressman of the Month for November!</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:44:35 +0000logan.albright62066 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-congressman-month-justin-amash#commentsFreedomWorks Launches Initiative to Support House Freedom Caucus Membershttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-launches-initiative-support-house-freedom-caucus-members
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>FreedomWorks today announced a new Freedom Caucus Initiative that will support and defend members of the House Freedom Caucus and like-minded Members of Congress dedicated to the advancement of conservative, pro-freedom policies.</p>
<p>“We’re excited to support and defend those brave individuals we have helped elect to Congress over the past few election cycles as they support and defend our principles and our Constitution,” said Adam Brandon, chief executive officer of FreedomWorks. “Our ability to aggressively and effectively engage in multi-platform campaigns on a large scale puts us in a unique position that we believe no one else can match.”</p>
<p>The House Freedom Caucus is comprised of Members of Congress who are actively championing the cause of personal and economic liberty, often against their own Republican leadership and the GOP conference. Their principled leadership often makes them a target not just for opponents in the other party, but also for establishment leaders seeking to protect the status quo.</p>
<p>“It’s important that these champions of freedom and liberty get all the support they need as they work to bring about real change in Congress,” continued Brandon. “If it's necessary to run TV ads in support of House Freedom Caucus members and their policy priorities then we'll do it. If it's necessary to engage FreedomWorks’ 6.9 million activists to support the House Freedom Caucus then we will do it. The goal with this initiative is to leverage FreedomWorks’ unique abilities to help the House Freedom Caucus and its members with whatever they need to win the battle to advance limited government and freedom.</p>
<p>FreedomWorks has made a commitment: We will support and defend the 30 or so House Members who have banded together to form the House Freedom Caucus. Principled Members of Congress, such as Reps. Jim Jordan (OH), Justin Amash (MI), Tim Huelskamp (KS), David Schweikert (AZ), Matt Salmon (AZ), Mark Meadows (NC) and Dave Brat (VA), will have the support of grassroots activists when they take hard votes.</p>
<p>“It’s important that we hold Congress accountable for the legislation they pass, and perhaps even more important that we provide a network of support for legislators who have the courage to stand up to the special interests on both sides of the aisle in Washington,” Brandon said. “Success in elections is not enough if we lose good votes in Congress as the GOP establishment threatens our freedom.”</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:33:30 +0000ISomberg61792 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-launches-initiative-support-house-freedom-caucus-members#commentsGrassroots Activists Send a Loud Message to GOP-Led Congresshttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/grassroots-activists-send-loud-message-gop-led-congress
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In the past 72 hours, activists nationwide sent over 20,000 messages and 13,000 phone calls demanding new leadership to Congress</p>
<p>Washington, DC- Twenty-five brave members of the House did not vote to re-elect Speaker John Boehner, after receiving over 20,000 messages and 13,000 phone calls sent by grassroots America to Washington.</p>
<p>FreedomWorks thanks the following members of Congress who made a truly heroic effort to shake up the status quo in Congressional leadership this week:</p>
<p>Justin Amash (MI-3)</p>
<p>Brian Babin (TX-36)</p>
<p>Rod Blum (IA-1)</p>
<p>Dave Brat (VA-7)</p>
<p>Jim Bridenstine (OK-1)</p>
<p>Curt Clawson (FL-19)</p>
<p>Scott DesJarlais (TN-4)</p>
<p>Jeff Duncan (SC-3)</p>
<p>Scott Garrett (NJ-5)</p>
<p>Chris Gibson (NY-19)</p>
<p>Louie Gohmert (TX-1)</p>
<p>Paul Gosar (AZ-4)</p>
<p>Tim Huelskamp (KS-1)</p>
<p>Walter Jones (NC-3)</p>
<p>Steve King (IA-4)</p>
<p>Thomas Massie (KY-4)</p>
<p>Mark Meadows (NC-11)</p>
<p>Richard Nugent (FL-11)</p>
<p>Gary Palmer (AL-6)</p>
<p>Bill Posey (FL-8)</p>
<p>Scott Rigell (VA-2)</p>
<p>Marlin Stutzman (IN-3)</p>
<p>Randy Weber (TX-14)</p>
<p>Dan Webster (FL-10)</p>
<p>Ted Yoho (FL-3)</p>
<p>FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe commented:</p>
<p>“I am honored to have stood in solidarity with thousands of grassroots activists nationwide and the 25 members of the House who made the principled vote for new leadership today, rather than the easy vote.”</p>
<p>“Challenges are a critical reminder to Republicans in Congress that nobody is entitled to their seat, or their leadership position. They have to earn it, or we will be back next year. Activists sent over 20,000 messages and 13,000 phone calls to Congress in the last 72 hours demanding a change in leadership.”</p>
<p>“We knew going into this fight that it would be a David versus Goliath effort, but each year the tally grows of fiscal conservatives in the House willing to change the status quo. Renewing the Export-Import Bank used to be automatic, it isn’t today. Raising the debt ceiling used to be automatic, it isn’t today. Re-electing the Speaker of the House used to be automatic, it isn’t today. This is the beginning of a paradigm shift in Congress, where inside baseball is now the people’s business.”</p>
<p>“We are going to help grassroots activists, and the brave members of Congress who took a stand today, to continue that fight until the number of pro-liberty votes in Congress reaches critical mass.”</p>
<p>FreedomWorks aims to educate, build, and mobilize the largest network of activists advocating the principles of smaller government, lower taxes, free markets, personal liberty and the rule of law. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.FreedomWorks.org">www.FreedomWorks.org</a> or contact Jackie Bodnar at <a href="mailto:JBodnar@FreedomWorks.org">JBodnar@FreedomWorks.org</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-button-text field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Thank the Congressmen that stood on principle against Boehner</div></div></div>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:27:05 +0000jbodnar60979 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/grassroots-activists-send-loud-message-gop-led-congress#commentsJonathan Gruber contradicted himself on the availability of ObamaCare subsidies in a big wayhttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/jonathan-gruber-contradicted-himself-availability-obamacare-subsidies-big-way
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/Screen Shot 2014-12-09 at 6.24.19 PM.png?itok=lfJEVa4t"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/large/s3/field/image/Screen Shot 2014-12-09 at 6.24.19 PM.png?itok=lfJEVa4t" width="480" height="238" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In addition to <a href="http://www.freedomworks.org/content/jonathan-grubers-arrogance-and-hostility-completely-undermines-his-already-insincere-apology">his stunning arrogance and the insincerity of the so-called "apology" he offered</a> to American public on Tuesday, Jonathan Gruber gave a new, albeit completely misleading defense of remarks he's made about the availability of ObamaCare subsidies to states that don't set up their own exchanges.</p>
<p>Gruber, <a href="http://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Gruber-Statement-12-9-ObamaCare1.pdf">in his opening statement</a>, sought to "clarify some misperceptions" about remarks he made during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtnEmPXEpr0">a January 2012 speech at Noblis</a>, a Virgina-based firm. "The portion of these remarks that has received so much attention lately omits a critical component of the context in which I was speaking. The point I believe I was making was about the possibility that the federal government, for whatever reason, might not create a federal exchange," Gruber told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. "If that were to occur, and only in that context, then the only way that states could guarantee that their citizens would receive tax credits would be to set up their own exchanges."</p>
<p>Though he's spoken as, been quoted as, and enriched himself as an authoritative figure on ObamaCare, Gruber, in response to questioning from Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI), pleaded ignorance on the part of the law requiring the creation of a federal exchange, telling the Michigan Republican that he wasn't sure that the Department of Health and Human Services would have it set up on time.</p>
<p>"Are you suggesting that the law doesn't require the federal government to set up an exchange in states that don't have exchanges?" Amash asked Gruber, to which he replied, "I don't recall exactly what the law says."</p>
<p>Amash quickly followed up in disbelief, asking, "You ran the economic model on ObamaCare, and you don't know what the law says?"</p>
<p>"In every single economic model I ran, I always assumed that credits would be available regardless of whether the exchange was run by a state or the federal government," Gruber replied. "My comments in January 2012 were reflecting the uncertainty about whether those federal exchanges might be ready by January 2014."</p>
<p>"So you were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to run an economic model on ObamaCare," said Amash, "and yet, you were making statements that didn't reflect the actual language of ObamaCare?"</p>
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<p>Though he dismissed the question by saying he "made a series of statements that were really just inexcusable," Gruber wasn't being honest with the committee. Though he claims to have "a long-standing and well-documented belief" that ObamaCare "must include mechanisms for residents in all states to obtain tax credits," Gruber's January 2012 comments had nothing to do with the lack of a federal exchange. In fact, Gruber, in response to a question from an unnamed audience member, specifically pointed out that the federal government was creating its own exchange, which, he noted, is required by law.</p>
<p>"You mention the health [insurance] exchanges for the states," the audience member said, "and it's my understanding that if states don't provide one, the federal government will provide one."</p>
<p>Without any hesitation on his part, Gruber confirmed the audience member's assertion. "Yeah, so these health insurance exchanges...will be these new shopping places, and they'll be the place that people go to get their subsidies for health insurance," said Gruber. "In the law it says if the states don't provide them, the federal backstop will. The federal government has been sort of slow in putting in this backstop, I think, partly because they want to, sort of, squeeze the states to do it."</p>
<p>He then transitions into his remarks about the availability of subsidies, which have bolstered a lawsuit, <em>King v. Burwell</em>, that <a href="http://www.freedomworks.org/content/supreme-court-will-hear-legal-challenge-obamacare-subsidies">will be heard early next year by the Supreme Court</a>. The crux of this lawsuit is that the IRS illegally promulgated regulations to include subsidies to be paid out to consumers who purchased health plans through the federal exchange when the actual text of the law ties these subsidies <a href="http://www.freedomworks.org/content/let-obamacare-architect-speak">to "an exchange established by the State."</a> If the court sides with the plaintiffs by striking down the rule, premiums for plans purchased through the federal exchange would rise dramatically, likely leading to an exodus of enrollees from the program.</p>
<p>"I think, what’s important to remember politically about this is if you’re a state and you don’t set up an exchange, that means your citizens don’t get their tax credits — but your citizens still pay the taxes that support this bill. So you’re essentially saying to your citizens you’re going to pay all the taxes to help all the other states in the country," said Gruber. "I hope that that’s a blatant enough political reality that states will get their act together and realize there are billions of dollars at stake here in setting up these exchanges and that they'll do it."</p>
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<p>Though he defended his January 2012 comments, <a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2014/07/25/gruber-my-2012-remarks-were-a-speak-o/">calling them a "speak-o,"</a> this wasn't the only time that Gruber said that the availability of ObamaCare subsidies would be tied to state-run exchanges. Again, in January 2012, though this time speaking to the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, Gruber noted that "about 10 states" had set up their exchanges, but explained that "[a] number of states" had turned down federal grant money to do the same and would be losing subsidies to be used for the purchase of health plans.</p>
<p>"Now, I guess I’m enough of a believer in democracy to think that when the voters in states see that by not setting up an exchange the politicians of a state are costing state residents hundreds and millions and billions of dollars, that they’ll eventually throw the guys out. But I don’t know that for sure," said Gruber. "And that is really the ultimate threat, is, will people understand that, gee, if your governor doesn’t set up an exchange, you’re losing hundreds of millions of dollars of tax credits to be delivered to your citizens."</p>
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<p>What Gruber said before the committee on Tuesday, both in his opening statement and in responses to Amash's question, may satisfy administration officials who paid him to help craft ObamaCare, but it was nothing short of revisionist history and a desperate attempt at damage control as <em>King</em> heads to the Supreme Court.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-button-text field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Read More on Gruber&#039;s insincere apology</div></div></div>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:22:36 +0000jpye60917 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/jonathan-gruber-contradicted-himself-availability-obamacare-subsidies-big-way#commentsYou Did It!http://www.freedomworks.org/content/you-did-it
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Harry Reid was fired – he will no longer be the Senate Majority Leader. Because of you, we were able to flip enough seats to take the Senate. And, we were able to fire at least three Democrats in Arkansas, Colorado, and North Carolina.</p>
<p>And because of you, the Freedom Caucus grew in the House. Bruce Poliquin, Rod Blum, Mia Love, Ken Buck, and Alex Mooney will be joining Thomas Massie, Tom McClintock, Justin Amash, and others in Congress.</p>
<p>You made DC listen. Thank you so much for your hard work and support. Last night we won the first round. Today, the fight continues as we start pushing a positive agenda that will show every American why freedom works. Thank you so much.</p>
<p>In Liberty,</p>
<p>Matt Kibbe</p>
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>FreedomWorks for America congratulates Justin Amash on his primary victory in Michigan’s third district, despite enduring a barrage of personal attack ads by advocates for his Chamber-backed opponent, Brian Ellis. FreedomWorks for America President Matt Kibbe commented:</p>
<p>“It’s hard to upgrade from a representative who has never missed a vote, explains every vote he makes on social media, and leads the charge on civil liberties and ending federal abuses of power. Justin Amash is a thought leader in the Freedom Caucus, and we plan to help his constituents send him back to Washington to keep on the fight.”</p>
<p>FreedomWorks for America distributed 500 yard signs and launched an aggressive online campaign in support of Justin Amash, reaching thousands of likely conservative voters on the internet using search, display, video, and social advertising. FWFA targeted over 153,000 Republicans and Likely Conservatives in MI-3 with positive Rep. Justin Amash advertisements.</p>
<p>Over 95 percent of those who searched for Justin Amash saw the positive or “Get out the Vote” ads. In addition, over 91 percent of those who searched for Brian Ellis saw the positive Amash or “Get out the Vote” ads.</p>
<p>Justin Amash holds a lifetime 100 percent score on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard. He took the lead in helping to write the USA FREEDOM Act to end unconstitutional NSA spying, voted to block the IRS from implementing ObamaCare, and co-sponsored three bills to repeal the unconstitutional health care takeover.</p>
<p>FreedomWorks for America is a grassroots service center to over 6.6 million activists supporting candidates who believe in individual liberty and constitutionally-limited government. For more information, please visit www.FreedomWorksForAmerica.org or contact Jackie Bodnar at JBodnar@FreedomWorks.org.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/fieldtags/justin-amash" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Justin Amash</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/fieldtags/michigan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Michigan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tag/mi03" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">#MI03</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-name field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Publication Name:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/publication-name/freedomworks-america" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">FreedomWorks For America</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-source-url field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">https://freedomworksforamerica.org/press-releases/freedomworks-for-america-congratulates-justin-amash-on-mi-3-primary-victory</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-publication-date field-type-date field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Date Published:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-08-05T00:00:00-04:00">Tuesday, August 5, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-action-switch field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Enable Call to Action on frontpage:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Images:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/Amash_Blog01.jpg" width="859" height="300" alt="" /></div></div></div>Wed, 06 Aug 2014 03:05:02 +0000jbodnar60479 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-america-congratulates-justin-amash-mi-3-primary-victory#commentsFreedomWorks for America Activists Sign-Blitz for Justin Amashhttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-america-activists-sign-blitz-justin-amash
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Rep Amash is one of the core conservatives in Washington DC. When we heard that Freedom Works for America was supporting Congressman Justin Amash in his primary, we felt it our duty to help him in any way we could. On Saturday, a group of Northwest Ohio Conservatives lent a hand to Justin Amash by working in his district, talking to people and putting up 500 yard signs to prepare for the August 5th primary.</p>
<p>I meet and talked to Rep. Amash almost two years ago now, back when House Speaker John Boehner removed several Conservative Congressman from their committees in "The Boehner Purge." There were several Ohio Conservative leaders at FreedomWorks doing a post mortem on the November 2012 election when someone came in the room and said; "All the conservatives have just been fired from their committees".</p>
<p>We packed up our stuff and walked over to the Capitol to meet with several of the Congressman who had just been removed. Heidie Huber (from Ohioans against Common Core) and myself (NW Ohio Conservative Coalition) spent about 20 minutes talking to Rep. Amash and his staff, offering him any support he needed.</p>
<p>*John McAvoy is a Conservative Activist from the Toledo Ohio area and helped Freedom Works for America organize the event that included a team of Amash supporters from NW Ohio.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/fieldtags/justin-amash" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Justin Amash</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/fieldtags/michigan" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Michigan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tag/mi03" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">#MI03</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tag/mi3" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">#MI3</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/fieldtags/2014-elections" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">2014 elections</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tag/primary-2014" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Primary 2014</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/publication-author/john-mcavoy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">John McAvoy</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-name field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Publication Name:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/publication-name/freedomworks-america" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">FreedomWorks For America</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-source-url field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">https://www.freedomworksforamerica.org/posts/freedomworks-for-america-activists-sign-blitz-for-justin-amash</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-publication-date field-type-date field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Date Published:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-08-04T00:00:00-04:00">Monday, August 4, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-action-switch field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Enable Call to Action on frontpage:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Images:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/1_4.jpg" width="533" height="300" alt="Back left to right: Genesis Yamach, Ashley Henold, Amy Gunkler, Neny Walters, Tina Henold, Jodie McAvoy, and John McAvoy Front left to right: Ron Johns and Danny Cobb" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/2_3.jpg" width="537" height="300" alt="" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/3_4.jpg" width="572" height="300" alt="" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/4_3.jpg" width="502" height="300" alt="" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/5_2.jpg" width="539" height="300" alt="" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="//d7.freedomworks.org.s3.amazonaws.com/field/image/6_2.jpg" width="588" height="300" alt="" /></div></div></div>Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:04:16 +0000ISomberg60473 at http://www.freedomworks.orghttp://www.freedomworks.org/content/freedomworks-america-activists-sign-blitz-justin-amash#commentsTop Ten Reasons to Support Justin Amash for U.S. Congress in MI-3http://www.freedomworks.org/content/top-ten-reasons-support-justin-amash-us-congress-mi-3
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><ol><li><p>Justin Amash is one of only two representatives to have voted with FreedomWorks 100% of the time.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash took the lead in helping to write the USA FREEDOM Act to end unconstitutional NSA spying.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash authored the Amash Amendment to the 2013 DoD Appropriations Act
to prevent the blanket collection of telephone metadata by the NSA.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash, in partnership with FreedomWorks, sponsored the New Fair Deal Banking and Housing Stability Act of 2013, to eliminate market distortions in the housing market.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash sponsored a bill proposing a balanced budget amendment to the
Constitution.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash sponsored a bill proposing a spending limit amendment to the
Constitution.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash co-sponsored the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, which cut taxes and
required the passage of Balanced Budget Amendment.</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash co-sponsored three bills to repeal ObamaCare</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash voted to block the IRS from implementing ObamaCare</p></li>
<li><p>Justin Amash voted for the REINS Act to prevent major regulations from being
imposed on Americans without a vote.1</p></li>
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Establishment challenger has spent over $400,000 leading into the August primary, still trails grassroots-backed Rep. Amash</em></p>
<p><strong>Washington, DC-</strong> FreedomWorks for America released recent poll results from Michigan’s third congressional district that show Rep. Justin Amash leading by 30 percent in his primary, with a 57 percent favorable rating. When those polled were asked to choose between Amash and Ellis, Amash received 53 percent support, compared to only 23 percent for Ellis.</p>
<p>“Congressman Justin Amash is the gold standard when it comes to individual liberty and constitutional conservatism. He has the support of grassroots activists across the district because of his commitment to truth and transparency,” said FreedomWorks for America President Matt Kibbe.</p>
<p>“Primaries exist to provide citizens with an opportunity to upgrade their representation in Washington, but in the case of Congressman Amash, constituents know that there is almost no room for improvement.”</p>
<p>Kellyanne Conway, whose firm, the polling company, inc., conducted the survey, observed, “Rep. Amash's poll position reflects the good will he has among GOP primary voters in his district.” Both the Congressman (57%-24% fav-unfav) and the Tea Party (61%-20% fav-unfav) enjoy better than 2-to-1 favorable-unfavorable ratings. Conway added, “Voters tend to reward principle and consistency.”</p>
<p>The poll results also revealed that moderate GOP challenger Brian Ellis has 16 percent favorability, with a 19 percent unfavorable rating. Ellis has spent over $400,000, yet is still unknown to over 30 percent of voters in the district.</p>
<p>Kibbe added, “It is not a good sign for the Ellis campaign when 32 percent of voters haven’t heard of you, another 30 percent have no opinion, and 19 percent don’t like you.”</p>
<p>The survey of 400 likely GOP primary voters in Michigan’s third congressional district was conducted May 16-18, 2014 with live callers; 87.5% landlines and 12.5% cell phones. The margin of error is ±4.9% at the 95% confidence level.</p>
<p>FreedomWorks for America is a grassroots service center to over 6 million activists supporting candidates who believe in individual liberty and constitutionally-limited government. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.FreedomWorksForAmerica.org">www.FreedomWorksForAmerica.org</a> or contact Jackie Bodnar at[ JBodnar@FreedomWorks.org](mailto: JBodnar@FreedomWorks.org).</p>
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